About Kavanagh
The surname Kavanagh is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Caomhánach," meaning "descendant of Caomhán." Caomhán is a personal name derived from the word "caomh," which translates to "gentle" or "kind." The Kavanagh surname is associated with the Leinster region of Ireland and is often linked to the ancient Irish kingdom of Ossory. Today, individuals with the surname Kavanagh can be found worldwide, particularly in Ireland and countries with Irish diaspora communities.
The surname Kavanagh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kavanagh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Kavanagh is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kavanagh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kavanagh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.